Episode
How Treasurers Move from Operational Roles to Strategic Impact
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- The Treasury Career Corner
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- May 5, 2026
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- 3815
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Summary
Most treasury careers don’t follow a plan - they evolve through unexpected opportunities, bold decisions, and continuous reinvention. Recorded LIVE from our Treasury Career Corner event in New York, this episode brings together three senior treasury leaders - Bob Kane , Deepali Chawla , and Keith Gaub to share how their careers evolved from chance beginnings into strategic leadership roles. In this LIVE session in New York, three experienced treasury leaders share how their careers evolved - often unexpectedly - into senior strategic roles. From accidental entries into treasury to leading global teams and influencing enterprise decisions, the discussion explores how treasury has shifted from an operational function to a critical strategic partner. Meet the Guests: Bob Kane (Vice President, Corporate Treasurer at Neptune Retail Solutions ) - transitioned from FP&A and finance roles into treasury, building expertise through experience and professional networks. Deepali Chawla (Chief Treasury Officer at Moody’s Corporation ) - began in finance operations before moving into treasury, progressing through global roles and leadership positions across multiple organisations. Keith Gaub (Vice President & Assistant Treasurer at Bristol-Myers Squibb ) - started in banking and moved into corporate treasury, where he helped build treasury functions and lead major capital markets activities. The panel highlights the importance of adaptability, internal and external relationship management, and maintaining a forward-looking mindset in a rapidly changing environment shaped by technology, AI, and global business dynamics. Key topics discussed: Non-linear treasury career paths: Careers shaped by chance rather than structured planning From operations to strategy: Treasury evolvin…